On May 26, 2010, Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi held talks in the Foreign Ministry with Irish Minister of Foreign Affairs Micheal Martin.

Yang said China-Ireland relations had made headway thanks to concerted effort by both sides. China appreciated Ireland's adherence to the one-China policy and its support and understanding for China's core interests and major concerns. China attaches importance to developing ties with Ireland and is ready to work with it to deepen mutually beneficial cooperation and push bilateral ties for more outcomes. China also gives top priority to ties with the EU and hopes Ireland, a good friend and partner within the EU, can play a bigger role in promoting China-Europe ties, said Yang.

Martin said his country worked out the "Asian Strategy" with China as its important partner ten years ago. Over the past decade, Ireland-China relations have been growing vigorously and expanding in terms of width and depth. The one-China policy is a cornerstone of Ireland’s relations with China. Ireland will continue to adhere to the one-China policy and hopes to enhance cooperation and exchanges with China in trade, agriculture, animal husbandry, education, culture and tourism to fight protectionism. Ireland supported the EU in actively developing relations with China and would play a constructive role in promoting the EU's recognition of the full market economy status of China, Martin said.

They also exchanged views on regional and international issues of common concern.